28 Nov DISEASE OR SYMPTOM? AFGHANISTAN’S BURGEONING OPIUM ECONOMY IN 2017
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| Authors | William A. Byrd |
|---|---|
| Type | Policy note |
| Theme | Natural Resource Management |
| Language | English |
| Date of Publication | November 28, 2017 |
| Total Pages | 4 |
| Available In | English |
| Description |
Regardless of the balance of costs and benefits, the opium economy is far from the “disease” at the heart of the story in Afghanistan, and must not be seen as the cause of the country’s problems. It is rather much more a symptom of other things going wrong and deeper underlying problems. |